New fishing regulation proposal for guides

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Re: New fishing regulation proposal for guides

Post by oneshot » Fri May 03, 2013 11:03 am

I'm all for keeping Guides legit, professional and licensed.. its a profession for some and should be treated as such.. the weekender guides should just go fish, not guide.. IMO

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Re: New fishing regulation proposal for guides

Post by mallard83 » Sat May 04, 2013 8:23 pm

I think that they should put in HOV (High Occupancy Vessel) lanes down the rivers and make all guides buy a Good to Go pass. [woot]

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Re: New fishing regulation proposal for guides

Post by FinChaserNW » Wed May 08, 2013 5:30 pm

I just read through the new bill. I'm not a fan of overregulating business, but dictating some basic safety and liability measures is a good idea. One item stood out however that maybe some of you could shed some light on. In section 3 (2) it says "No individual may hold more than one food fish guide license". What is the purpose of that line? Is there a reason that a guide would need more than one food fish license anyway? Does this potentially mean that someone who holds a similar license (if there is one) in Oregon or Idaho would not be permitted to attain a Washington food fish guide license? I'm just curious why this line was added and what if any implications it has. Any ideas?

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Re: New fishing regulation proposal for guides

Post by MotoBoat » Fri May 10, 2013 8:41 am

FinChaserNW,

Hmmmmm, not sure. But what comes to mind is. Perhaps this keeps on guide from purchasing many "food fish guide license's". Then leasing those licensed to "others" for profit. Much like a "charter captain could do with charter licenses? A monopoly of sorts "IF" there was a limited number of guide licenses available. If there are "NOT" a limited number of guide licensed available. Then, this theory is to be flushed immediately.......LOL!

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Re: New fishing regulation proposal for guides

Post by gassyboy » Thu May 23, 2013 6:12 pm

The insurance, business license and cpr/first aid requirements has been signed by the gov and is effective 7/28

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary ... &bill=5786" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The steelhead stamp bill has been reintroduced in the special session.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary ... &year=2013" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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